crispy cajun salmon croquettes

How To Make crispy cajun salmon croquettes

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  Step 1
  Mix salmon, lemon zest, juice, and seasonings in a medium sized mixing bowl.
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  Step 2
  Add eggs, mayo, and cracker crumbs. Mix well. Note: I had some leftover assorted crackers from the holidays that I needed to use up.....but you could use crushed saltines or breadcrumbs.
• Step 3
  Put the bowl in the fridge and let chill for half an hour.
• Step 4
  Preheat oven to 450. Line a baking sheet with aluminum foil and generously coat with oil (I used peanut oil).
• Step 5
  Spread panko bread crumbs on a large plate. Using a half cup scoop, form patties and coat both sides well with the panko. This made 7 good sized patties.
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  Step 6
  Place on baking sheet and lightly brush tops with more oil. Bake for 10 minutes, flip and bake an additional 8-10 minutes.
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  Step 7
  I served these with a "Boom" sauce that I found on Pinterest and tweaked slightly : BOOM SAUCE 1 cup mayo, 1/3 cup ketchup, 2 T Dijon mustard, 1 teaspoon Worcestershire sauce, 1 teaspoon smoked paprika, 1/2 teaspoon onion powder, 3/4 teaspoon garlic powder, 2 tablespoons sweet pickle relish, a dab of horseradish, and a pinch of salt. Whisk ingredients and store in fridge.
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